This collection draws together stories from Bukowski's years as a drinker, a postal worker, and a writer in Los Angeles. In the title piece, a woman named Cass, the most beautiful in town, drives men to despair, and the narrator watches. Other stories are about barflies, horse racing, fistfights, desperate lovers, and hospitals, all told in blunt, funny, sometimes crude language.
Readers who like raw, working-class writing and short, sharp narratives will find it a quick read. It is not for the squeamish, but it works for anyone curious about Bukowski's world and its mix of tenderness and cruelty.
Contemplative and thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Mindful Reader. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1983
- Language
- EN
